“ The next month will go by very, very quickly “, already getting excited Reed Sheppard. While waiting to know the name of his future team, during the Draft on June 26, the former Kentucky shooter still has a good month of preparation ahead of him, while interested franchises will fight to get him back.
Potentially being picked high in the Draft? “ For me it doesn't matter if I'm at the top or not. I will enjoy this process », the shooter stands out, likely to be selected at 3rd position by the Rockets.
Already invited to speak about Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, who have the 4th choice, the shooter says “ willing to do whatever it takes to win. Whatever happens, will happen. And I can't wait to have the opportunity to do it. And wherever I am, I'm going to have a blast. »
He who does not expect ” be an All-Star » or to take “ 20 shots per match » upon his arrival, said he appreciated this first contact with the Great League, via the “Draft Combine”, which ended a few days ago.
Shifted as a leader?
“ All the tests and such have been very interesting. To be able to be here and be able to do it, and at the same time watch other people, it was really cool. As we grow up, we tell ourselves that this is what we want to do », remarks the shooter, considered the best in this promotion, who stood out for his relaxation.
In the NBA, he will likely play more as a point guard than when he shared the back line at Kentucky with his roommate, Rob Dillingham, who is also expected to be a Top 10 selection.
A potential repositioning which does not worry him at the moment “ that we win and that everyone has fun. […] I'm going to be myself, do the little things, be a player who will do whatever it takes to win. If you have great scorers, it's being able to create for them, generate open shots for them and, when they're in action, get out of the way, stretch the field, maybe convert a shot or two. »
